From the cold waters of Namibe provinvce, to the hot summer-waters around Luanda, Angola has a big surfing potential. The coast is, however, recessed relative to the main north-south axis of the west-african coastline. Swell often moves up and past Angola with coming ashore - which can get a little frustrating.

Surfers heaven? indeed a country which could be a major destination, but is instead ravaged by a civil-war hangover from the cold-war. Other legacies include in-built state paranoia and huge bureaucracy, so casual visits for a weekend of uncrowded left-hand point breaks are not worth the hassle. However, if you are lucky enough to live here, you'll find an active surfing community (of about 15 people and two dogs), and some great VERY uncrowded waves - enjoy our photos!!

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Last surf sessions

Cabo Ledo
De Pisco23Out 20, 2006dropping swell -
Just me and Paul out all afternoon, the session was mostly small,
but the set waves gave good rides with OK take-offs, then mushy middle
sections and long rolling walls (OK only waist high)
Session Highlight: The great memories oMais...

Last surf trips

Viagem: Return to Angola
De Pisco23Do Out 20, 2006 ao Out 21, 2006
Six years, almost to the day of leaving Angola - after 4 years
living in this wild and dangerous place - I was back. Back
for work, but I surprised my colleagues by waiting at 4am in the
luggage hall, not for suitcases (we were only supposed tMais...

lodges at Cabo Ledo? - Hola, I am travelling to Luanda in January for work and I also want to take the oppertunity to catch some waves at Cabo Ledo (or another nearby spot not to far from Luanda). I prefer to stay a weekend nearby Cabo Ledo. Does anybody know if there are nearby hostels or lodges to stay overnight?